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Using this ManualLegend

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Before You Begin

The following documents have been produced to help you safely operate and make full use of your RONINTM-S.Ronin-S in the BoxRonin-S Quick Start GuideRonin-S User ManualRonin-S Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines

Check all of the included parts listed in the In the Box manual. Read this entire User Manual and watch the informational and tutorial videos on the product page of DJI’s official website (http://www.dji.com/ronin-s). Read the Disclaimers and Safety Guidelines to understand your legal rights and responsibilities. If you have any questions or problems during the installation, maintenance or use of this product, please contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer.

Download the Ronin App

Search “Ronin” in the App Store or Google Play and then follow instructions for installation.

Android 4.4 or aboveiOS 9.0 or above

Download DJI Pro Assistant for Ronin

Download DJI Pro Assistant for Ronin at: http://www.dji.com/ronin-s/info#downloads

* Ronin app supports iOS 9.0 (or later) or Android 4.4 (or later).

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Contents

Using this Manual 1

Legend 1

Before You Begin 1

Download the Ronin App 1

Download DJI Pro Assistant for Ronin 1

Contents 2

Introduction 3

Ronin-S Diagram 4

Getting Started 5

Mounting the Grip 5

Attaching the Extended Grip 5

Mounting the Camera 6

Balancing 8

Before Balancing 8

Balancing the Vertical Tilt 8

Balancing Depth for the Tilt Axis 9

Balancing the Roll Axis 9

Balancing the Pan Axis 10

Grip and Built-in Battery 11

Charging 11

Using the Grip 11

Safety Guidelines 12

Activating Ronin-S 15

Operation 15

Ronin App Settings 15

Button Functions 26

Operation Modes 29

Updating Firmware 30

Maintenance 30

Specifications 31


IntroductionThe DJI Ronin-S is a professional 3-axis single handled gimbal that’s specifically designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. It is compatible with almost any DSLR or mirrorless camera setup on the market. The Ronin-S also can be mounted to a tripod or a car for shooting, with operating speeds of 75 kph*. There are many modes of operation such as SmoothTrack and Lock mode, and the newly added Sport Mode allows you to capture fast-moving scenes effortlessly.

The Ronin-S comes with an array of buttons that allows you to control the gimbal’s movement, switch control profiles and also working modes easily. Used with the provided camera control cables, the Ronin-S is able to control shutter, recording and focus. The accessory ports and power ports allow accessories such as an external wireless receiver or Focus motor.

The gimbal and grip are detachable, with a battery system in the grip with a capacity of 2400 mAh, providing a maximum operating time up to 12 hours**.

After connecting to the Ronin App, gimbal movement control and the parameter settings are easily achievable with intelligent functions such as Panorama, Timelapse, Motionlapse and Track.

* Tested when handholding the Ronin-S for video capture.

** Tested when the Ronin-S is properly balanced.


Ronin-S Diagram

1. Roll Motor2. Pan Motor3. Profile LED Indicators4. Power Button5. Joystick6. M Button7. Camera Control Button8. Grip9. Extended Grip/Tripod10. Tilt Motor

11. 8-pin Port/Cover12. 12 V/2 A Accessory Power Port13. USB-C Port14. Trigger15. Battery Level Indicators16. Grip Power Button17. Focus Wheel18. Camera Control Port (RSS Port)19. Camera Mounting Plate

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Getting StartedMounting the Grip

Attach the gimbal to the grip by sliding it into the dovetail mount. Toggle the lever to the locked position.

Attaching the Extended Grip

To attach the provided extended grip to the gimbal, toggle the safety lock to the locked position, and expand as shown.

The Ronin-S’ power/data ports and connectors are not waterproof. Ensure to protect them from harmful dust and water during use to avoid damage.

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Mounting the Camera

Camera Size RequirementsThe maximum depth from the center of gravity on the camera base plate is 98 mm. The maximum height, measured from the top of the camera base plate is 150 mm. The maximum width is 205 mm.

Make sure the camera is powered off during installation. It is recommended to use soft connection cables to avoid obstructing camera movement.

Supported Cameras and LensesPlease refer to Ronin-S product page (www.dji.com/ronin-s) for most updated Ronin-S Camera Compatibility List.

Camera ConnectionsThe camera control button accesses different functions depending on the camera model. Connect a provided camera control cable to the RSS port on the gimbal and camera. 1. Connect the RSS-IR Control Cable to the RSS port on the gimbal, and then point the

infrared light to the camera’s receiver as shown below. You can use the small hook and loop strap to secure the RSS-IR Control Cable to the gimbal. The figure shown below takes the Canon 5D Mark III as an example. Please adjust the infrared light position according to your camera type.

2. Connect the Multi-Camera Control Cable (Type-C) to cameras with a USB-C port. 3. Connect the Multi-Camera Control Cable (Type-B) to cameras with a Micro USB port.

After completing the camera connection and settings, press halfway to auto focus, as you would for the shutter button on most DSLR cameras; press once to start/stop recording; press and hold to take a photo. Please refer to the Ronin-S Camera Compatibility List for details.

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Be sure the Ronin-S is not powered on when plugging/unplugging the RSS cable. Failure to do so may burn out the cable.

When connecting to cameras with the USB cable, be sure to power on the Ronin-S prior to powering on the camera. Otherwise, camera control may fail.

Mounting a CameraBefore mounting the camera, make sure it is prepared ahead of time. Remove the lens cap and make sure the camera's battery and memory card are already inserted.1. Attach the riser plate* to the bottom of the camera using a flathead screwdriver or coin.

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2. Attach the camera mounting plate and lens support. For the best results during setup, use the lens support whenever possible.

3. Slide the camera onto the camera mounting base. When a rough back and forth balance is reached, toggle the lever to the locked position after the safety lock is engaged.

* Mount the riser plate if needed.

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Be sure the Ronin-S is not powered on when plugging/unplugging the RSS cable. Failure to do so may burn out the cable.

When connecting to cameras with the USB cable, be sure to power on the Ronin-S prior to powering on the camera. Otherwise, camera control may fail.

Mounting a CameraBefore mounting the camera, make sure it is prepared ahead of time. Remove the lens cap and make sure the camera's battery and memory card are already inserted.1. Attach the riser plate* to the bottom of the camera using a flathead screwdriver or coin.

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2. Attach the camera mounting plate and lens support. For the best results during setup, use the lens support whenever possible.

3. Slide the camera onto the camera mounting base. When a rough back and forth balance is reached, toggle the lever to the locked position after the safety lock is engaged.

* Mount the riser plate if needed.

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4. It is recommended to mount the camera using the Top Hotshoe Bracket when mounting the gimbal on a car or shooting in environments when traveling at high speeds where wind forces can affect the gimbal stability. The Top Hotshoe Bracket is sold separately. The installation is shown below.

BalancingTo obtain the best performance from the Ronin-S, proper balancing is essential. Accurate balance is critical for shots where the Ronin-S will be subjected to fast motion or acceleration. Proper balance will also offer longer battery runtimes. There are three axes that need to be accurately balanced prior to turning on the Ronin-S and setting up the software.

Before Balancing

1. The camera needs to be fully configured, with all accessories and cables connected, prior to installing and balancing the camera on the gimbal. If the camera has a lens cap, be sure to remove it prior to balancing.

2. Be sure that the Ronin-S’ motors are powered off while balancing the camera.

Balancing the Vertical Tilt

1. Rotate the tilt axis so that the camera lens is pointing up. Hold the tilt axis motor to ensure the roll axis remains horizontal and check if the camera is top or bottom heavy.

2. Loosen the knob 1 on the tilt motor and adjust the camera balance 2 until the camera stays still without tilting it up or down.

3. Tighten the knob.

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Balancing Depth for the Tilt Axis

1. Rotate the tilt axis so that the camera lens is pointing forward. Hold the tilt motor to check if the camera is front or back heavy.

2. Toggle the lever 1 to the unlocked position. Adjust the camera balance 2 until the camera stays still when rotating the tilt axis 45° upwards or downwards.

3. Toggle the lever 3 to the locked position.

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Balancing the Roll Axis

1. Release the tilt motor to check the direction in which the motor swings.2. Loosen the roll axis knob 1 and adjust the camera balance 2 until the camera stays

still. If the adjustment on this axis is too stiff, you can try to relieve the weight on the roll motor by either lifting up on the camera platform while making an adjustment or tilt the gimbal back a little until the roll arm is parallel with ground.

3. Tighten the knob.

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Balancing the Pan Axis

1. Grab the grip and tilt Ronin-S sideways to check for movement along the pan axis.2. Loosen the knob 1 on the pan motor. Adjust the camera balance 2 until the camera

stays still when rotating the pan axis 45° while lifting the grip.3. Tighten the knob.

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The knobs on the gimbal can be pulled outwards and repositioned if the knob rotation is hindered.

It is necessary to use optional Counterweights if mounting a longer camera system. Visit the official DJI Online Store to learn more.


Grip and Built-in BatteryThe Grip is for handheld use. The built-in battery within the Grip has a capacity of 2400 mAh and able to power the Ronin-S for up to 12 hours (when the Ronin-S is properly balanced and used under normal conditions).

Charging

Charge the grip using the 24W USB Power Adapter and USB-C cable provided by connecting to the USB-C port on the gimbal. Charging Time: approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

Using the Grip

Press the grip power button once to turn on the grip, and then press and hold the gimbal power button to turn on the gimbal.

Press and hold the gimbal power button to turn off the gimbal. Press once then again and hold to turn off the grip. (The grip automatically powers off if it is not connected to the gimbal or the gimbal is not powered on for 12 hours.)

USB-C Port USB Power AdapterPower Outlet100 - 240 V

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With the grip attached, you can use a power bank to power the Ronin-S continuously through the USB-C port.

When turning on the Ronin-S, ensure to keep it level and steady.


Safety Guidelines

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.

Toavoidfire,seriousinjury,andpropertydamage,observethefollowingsafetyguidelineswhenusing,charging,orstoringthegrip.

Grip Use1. DO NOT allow the grip to come into contact with any kind of liquid. DO NOT leave the

grip out in the rain or near a source of moisture. DO NOT drop the grip into water. If the insideofthebatterycomesintocontactwithwater,chemicaldecompositionmayoccur,potentiallyresultinginthebatterycatchingonfire,andmayevenleadtoanexplosion.

2. If thegrip falls intowaterbyaccident,put it inasafeandopenarea immediately.Maintain a safe distance from the grip until it is completely dry. Never use the grip again,anddisposeofthegripproperlyasdescribedintheGripDisposalsectionbelow.

3. Putoutanygripfireusingwater,sand,fireblanketoradrypowderfireextinguisher.4. Neverusenon-DJIbatteries.Gotowww.dji.comtopurchasenewbatteries.DJItakes

noresponsibilityforanydamagecausedbynon-DJIbatteries.5. Neveruseorchargeswollen, leaky,ordamagedgrip.If thegripisabnormal,contact

DJI or a DJI authorized dealer for further assistance.6. Neverinstallorremovethegripfromthegimbalwhenitisturnedon.7. Thegripshouldbeusedintemperaturesfrom-4°Fto113°F(-20°Cto45°C).Useof

Readtheusermanualtobecomefamiliarwiththefeaturesofthisproductbeforeoperating.Failuretooperatetheproduct

correctlycanresultindamagetotheproduct,personalproperty,andcauseseriousinjury.Thisisasophisticatedproduct.Itmustbeoperatedwithcautionandcommonsenseandrequiressomebasicmechanicalability.Failuretooperatethisproductinasafeandresponsiblemannercouldresultininjuryordamagetotheproductorotherproperty.Thisproduct isnot intendedforusebychildrenwithoutdirectadultsupervision.Donotusewith incompatiblecomponentsoralter thisproduct inanywayoutsideofthedocumentsprovidedbySZDJIOSMOTECHNOLOGYCO.,LTD.TheseSafetyGuidelinescontaininstructionsforsafety,operationandmaintenance.It isessentialtoreadandfollowalloftheinstructionsandwarningsintheusermanual,priortoassembly,setuporuse,inordertooperatetheproductcorrectlyandavoiddamageorseriousinjury.

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thegripinenvironmentsabove122°F(50°C)canleadtoafireorexplosion.Useofgripbelow14°F(-10°C)canleadtopermanentdamage.

8. DO NOT use the grip in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise,thebatterycontrolboardmaymalfunction.

9. Neverdisassembleorpiercethegripinanywayorthebatterymayleak,catchfire,orexplode.

10. DONOTdroporstrikebatteries.DONOTplaceheavyobjectsonthegriporcharger.11. Electrolytes inthebatteryarehighlycorrosive. Ifanyelectrolytesmakecontactwith

yourskinoreyes,immediatelywashtheaffectedareawithfreshrunningwaterforatleast15minutes,andthenseeadoctorimmediately.

12. DO NOT use the grip if it falls.13. DONOTheatbatteries.DONOTputthegripinamicrowaveovenorinapressurized

container.14. DO NOT manually short-circuit the grip.15. Cleangripterminalswithaclean,drycloth.16. DONOTattempttousethegripwhenthebatterylevelislowerthan1%,asthismay

leadtopermanentbatterydamage.

Grip Charging1. AlwaysuseaDJIapprovedcharger.DJItakesnoresponsibility if thegrip ischarged

using a non-DJI charger.2. Never leave the grip unattended during charging. DO NOT charge the grip near

flammablematerialsoronflammablesurfacessuchascarpetorwood.3. DONOTchargegripimmediatelyafteruse,becausethegriptemperaturemaybetoo

high. It is recommended to charge the grip until it cools down to near room temperature. Chargingthegripoutsideofthetemperaturerangeof41°Fto104°F(5°Cto40°C).mayleadtoleakage,overheating,orbatterydamage.Theidealchargingtemperatureis72°Fto82°F(22°Cto28°C).

4. Disconnect the charger when not in use. Examine the charger regularly for damage tothecord,plug,enclosure,orotherparts.DONOTcleanthechargerwithdenaturedalcoholorotherflammablesolvents.Neveruseadamagedcharger.

Grip Storage1. Keep grip out of the reach of children and pets.2. Ifa low-batterywarningappears, charge thegripuntil thebattery level reaches

between30%–50%forlong-timestorage.3. DO NOT leave the grip near heat sources such as a furnace or heater. DO NOT leave

thegripinsideofavehicleonhotdays.Theidealstoragetemperatureis72°Fto82°F(22°Cto28°C).

4. Keep the grip dry.

Grip Maintenance1. Never use the grip when the temperature is too high or too low.2. Neverstorethebatteryinenvironmentswithatemperaturehigherthan113°F(45℃)or

lowerthan32°F(0℃).

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Travel Notice1. Beforecarryingthegriponanairlineflight, itmustfirstbedischarged,itspowerlevel

shouldbelowerthan30%.Onlydischargethegripinafireprooflocation.Storegripina ventilated location.

2. Keepthegripawayfrommetalobjectssuchasglasses,watches,jewelry,andhairpins.3. Nevertransportadamagedgriporagripwithpowerlevelhigherthan30%.

Grip DisposalDisposeof thegrip inspecificrecyclingboxesonlyafteracompletedischarge.DONOTplace the grip in regular trash containers. Strictly follow your local regulations regarding the disposalandrecyclingofbatteries.

Grip Use1. Make sure the grip is fully charged before using.2. Stop using the grip when the battery level is low.

Grip Charging1. The grip is designed to stop charging when it is full. However it is a good practice to

monitor the charging progress and disconnect the grip when fully charged.2. Ensure the grip is turned off before charging.

Grip Storage1. Discharge the grip to 40%-65% if it will NOT be used for 10 days or more. This can

greatly extend the battery life.2. The grip will enter hibernation mode if depleted and stored for a long period.

Recharge the grip to bring it out of hibernation.3. Remove grip from the gimbal when stored for an extended period.

Grip Maintenance1. Battery life may be reduced if not used for a long time.2. Discharge and charge the grip completely once every three months to keep it in good

condition.

Grip Disposal1. The grip is disabled and the battery cannot be fully discharged, please contact a

professional battery disposal/recycling agent for further assistance.2. Dispose of the grip immediately if it cannot be powered on after over-discharging.


Activating Ronin-SMake sure the camera is balanced before powering on Ronin-S. Do not turn on Ronin-S without a balanced load, as doing so may damage the gimbal motors.1. Press the power button once to turn on the grip, and then press and hold the gimbal

power button to turn on the gimbal.2. Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device and launch the Ronin app. Select Ronin-S

and input the default Bluetooth password 12345678 once it's detected.3. Make sure you are connected to the internet and follow the on-screen instructions to

activate Ronin-S for the first time.4. After activation, double tap the gimbal power button to engage the motors before

proceeding.

OperationRonin App Settings

After balancing and powering on Ronin-S, you can adjust gimbal settings through the Ronin App. The screenshots shown below are based on the iOS version.

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Top BarSleep/Wake: Tap to enter or exit sleep mode. When Ronin-S is in sleep mode, the motor will be powered off, but the gimbal remains powered on. M1: Displays the current user profile .Battery Level: Displays the battery level of the gimbal.

AboutSettings: View your account and the quick start guide. Device List: Displays the device name and password. Firmware: Displays the firmware version.

AcademyWatch the tutorials and read the manual documents.

CreateVirtual JoystickUse the virtual joystick in the app to control the movement of the gimbal and to shoot.

1. Control Dial: Control the max speed and smoothing of the gimbal by adjusting the control dial. Max speed allows you to adjust the remote-controlled rotational speed. The smoothing allows you to control the sensitivity of the gimbal. The lower the smoothing value, the more sensitive the movement of the gimbal.

2. Roll Stick: Control the roll axis movement of the gimbal using the virtual joystick.3. Pan/Tilt Stick: Control the pan and tilt axis movement of the gimbal using the virtual

joystick.4. Shoot/Record Button: Tap to start take photos or record video.5. Photo/Video Toggle: Tap to switch between photo and video modes. Make sure the

mode is the same as the settings on the camera.6. Recenter: Tap to recenter the gimbal.

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ActiveTrack3.0ActiveTrack 3.0 has been optimized for tracking human subjects with a head and shoulder model using deep learning algorithms. After mounting the phone holder and a mobile phone on the camera, you can start to use ActiveTrack 3.0 by following the steps below:

1. Select the subject you want to track. There are two ways to select the subject. When the subject is in the selection box, press the trigger once to select the subject. You can also choose the subject on the screen, and the gimbal will select the subject and start tracking.

2. After selecting the subject, you can use the joystick to control the gimbal for shooting and to adjust the position of the subject. While tracking, press the trigger twice to center the subject in the middle of the frame.

3. Tap the icon in the lower left corner to change the tracking speed. Switch the tracking speed to Fast when following fast-moving people or objects or take a circle shot. Change the tracking speed to Slow when you need to follow slow-moving people or objects.

4. Tap the record button to start recording video. Note that only the camera is recording and storing video. The mobile phone does not record or store any videos. Make sure a camera control cable has been connect the camera and gimbal.

5. To stop tracking press the trigger once or the icon on the upper left corner.

When you need to track with the camera in a lower position, press the power button once to enter sleep mode, and then place Ronin-S in Underslung mode. Press the power button once to exit sleep mode, and then you can use ActiveTrack 3.0.

For optimal performance, use ActiveTrack 3.0 in an environment with a plain background without many subjects.

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ForceMobile

Force Mobile requires the phone holder and a mobile phone mounted. After enabling this feature in the Ronin app, the gimbal movement can be controlled by tilting and rotating your mobile phone.

When the max speed is set to 50, the angle of rotation for the gimbal and mobile phone is a 1-to-1 ratio. The gimbal will move at an identical angle similar to the mobile phone. When the max speed is set to less than 50, the the gimbal will rotate slower than the movement of the phone. When the max speed is set higher to a higher value than 50, the rotation of the gimbal is faster than the mobile phone.

Control the max speed and smoothing of the gimbal by adjusting the control dial. Max speed allows you to adjust the remote-controlled rotational speed. The smoothing allows you to control the sensitivity of the gimbal and ramping up and down. The lower the smoothing value, the more sensitive the movement of the gimbal. Recenter: Tap to recenter the gimbal.

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The interval time between shooting photos should be set to one second more than the shutter time to avoid blurred footage when using a long exposure.

After confirming the camera settings, the panorama range can be set by dragging the white dots on the grid map, pushing the gimbal manually, or using the virtual joystick. The total range covered by the endpoints and the shots required to compose the panorama is displayed above the grid map. The slanted roll motor design allows users to view the path of the panorama through the built-in display of the camera with little obstruction. The tilt axis range in Panorama mode is -45° to +90° to avoid capturing the gimbal in the shot while the pan axis allows you to capture a full 360° rotation.

Tap the shutter button to start capturing the sequence.

PanoramaPanorama mode allows you to capture a series of interconnecting still images with precise control based on your sensor type, and lens focal length. Make sure you have connected the camera and gimbal using the corresponding camera control cable before using Panorama mode.

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By enabling Push mode, users can manually adjust the pan and tilt axes before launching the Timelapse. Users can push Ronin-S to alter the camera orientation and adjust the framing. Tap the Virtual Joystick icon to use the virtual joystick to adjust the camera orientation.

Motionlapse allows you to set up to five waypoints so that the camera moves during the Timelapse.

To adjust the position of a waypoint, adjust the camera to the desired position, and tap the + icon to confirm the waypoint. You can also use the virtual joystick to control the pan, tilt, and roll axis as well.

To add another waypoint, tap the highlighted waypoint to deselect it and tap the + icon above the grid map. Afterwards, move the gimbal to the next waypoint. To delete a waypoint, select the waypoint and tap the trash icon.

After setting up the waypoints, you can either tap Preview to make sure the Motionlapse includes everything or tap the shoot button to start shooting. Make sure the camera and gimbal have been connected using a corresponding camera control cable.

TrackTrack is designed to capture video with up to 10 waypoints with repeatability. The stay time in between two waypoints can also be set. You will need to select the waypoint by manually moving the gimbal or using the virtual joystick. The duration parameter beneath the grid map indicates how much time it will

TimelapseIn Timelapse mode, Ronin-S triggers the camera to capture still images with your desired interval time and will automatically stop when completed. The duration for the Timelapse and the frame rate can be set so that Ronin-S can calculate the exact number of images required.

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Make sure the camera and gimbal have been connected using a corresponding camera control cable.

When pressing the record button on the gimbal. DO NOT use the record button on the camera.

BalanceAdjustmentTap the Begin Test button and Ronin-S will check the balance status and provide a score for each axis. Make sure the gimbal is not obstructed in any way before performing the balance test and follow the on-screen instructions.

take for the gimbal to travel from one waypoint to the next. Stay Time determines how long the gimbal will remain steady at the waypoint before moving to the next waypoint.

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Motor Parameters

There are Stiffness, Strength, Filter and Control settings in the motor settings page. Stiffness should always be adjusted in accordance with the total payload mounted onto the gimbal, and the others are advanced settings. It is recommended to leave the settings as default.

Stiffness: The motor stiffness adjustment allows you to fine-tune the amount of power that is applied by the motors as they react and balance the weight on each axis. Please make sure you leave an extra margin for this setting to ensure stability at all times.

Auto Tune: Stiffness value is determined by the gimbal system according to the payloads of the gimbal. There are three tuning aggressiveness profiles so you can adjust the calculated stiffness value with ease. For most cases, we recommend using the ‘Mid’ or ‘High’ profile for the best robustness. For scenarios where you need to move slowly with a more mellow feel, you can use the ‘Low’ profile.

For example, when the payload is 1.8 kg, a ‘High’ Stiffness value provided by Auto Tune may come out to 45, so selecting the ‘Mid’ results in a Stiffness value of 36, and selecting the ‘Low’ results in a Stiffness value of 27.

After selecting the tuning profile, simply tap ‘Auto Tune’. The Ronin-S will automatically work out the optimal result based on the weight of the setup. Alternatively, you can press and hold Ronin-S’ M button and front trigger simultaneously for four seconds to start Auto Tune without using the App.

The Auto Tune process takes approximately 40 seconds. After Auto Tune, you can see detailed motor diagnostics at the bottom of the page. If the gimbal is properly balanced, the Power value of the motors should be in the range of ±5. If Power consumption on

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a particular axis constantly goes beyond that range, you will need to check your unit’s mechanical balance.

Ensure the Ronin-S is placed on a steady platform, and working in Upright mode and centered when using Auto Tune.

If mounting the Ronin-S on a car, it is recommended to adjust the Stiffness value manually after Auto Tune is complete. Manually tune the Stiffness as high as possible until you feel the gimbal start to vibrate. Then back down the Stiffness values.

Be sure the gimbal is balanced and Stiffness values are tuned properly every time you change the camera or lens.

By tapping the Advanced Settings toggle, you will be able to see Strength, Filter and Control tabs. We recommend leaving these three parameters as default for most cases. Users can still adjust them with proper experience.

Strength: It is recommended to leave this setting as default. The motor strength adjustment allows you to minimize Ronin-S’ attitude error. This parameter affects how quickly the Ronin-S will react to changes in orientation. If you see any unusual attitude errors, you may minimize it by increasing the corresponding motor’s strength. However, increasing strength too much may also cause the Ronin-S to over adjust its orientation and induce shake. When the Strength value is set to 10, and the pan axis cannot stop immediately after a fast rotation, try to decrease the value to 6.

Filter: This setting can ease high-frequency vibrations of the Ronin-S. When the Ronin-S is vibrating at a high frequency, you may experience numbness while touching the gimbal motors of each axis. In such instances, it is recommended to lower the Filter settings.

Control: It is recommended to leave this setting as default. Control can guide the Ronin-S to better handle low-frequency vibrations. If your Ronin-S vibrates at a visible range, you can suppress it by increasing Control. When the vibration persists at low frequency, then decrease Control. Adjusting Control to optimal settings may take readjustment.

It is recommended to use the joystick to test the pan and tilt axis. Control the pan and tilt axis to all angles to see if shaking occurs. It is normal if the pan or tilt axis shakes one time and doesn’t shake after that.

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Gimbal Follow Mode Pan and Tilt Follow: Pan and tilt axes follow the movement of the grip. Pan Follow: Only pan axis follows the movement of the grip.FPV: Pan, tilt and roll axes follow the movement of the grip. Speed must be set to Medium, High or Customized. FPV mode is not available when the speed is set to Low. When the speed is set to customized, the pan speed value must be set to 50 or higher. Note that Deadband is unavailable in FPV mode. Custom: Tap the blue arrows of the figure to manually set which axis will follow the movement of the grip. 3D Roll 360: Allows the camera to rotate 360° at any attitude.

Speed: Determines how fast the camera travels while translating a pan, tilt, or roll movement.Deadband: The deadband determines how much movement the gimbal tolerates prior to translating the pan, tilt, and roll movement of the camera.Push: After enabling Push, the gimbal axis can be manually pushed to the desired position.

Control SettingsChannelsThe channel indicator provides feedback when configuring remote operation. Pan, tilt, and roll channels can be reassigned and each axis can also be inverted. Normal means the direction of movement is the same as the joystick. Inverted means the direction of movement is the opposite of the joystick.

When using the joystick, you can only control CH1 and CH3, which is mapped to tilt and pan axes by default. You can customize channel mapping by tapping on the name of the axis on the right of the screen.

UserProfileThree user profiles can be set and save.

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MotionYou can set the joystick control by adjusting deadband, max speed, smoothing, and endpoints for each axis. There are three default profiles for each settings.Deadband: When the deadband value increases, more stick movement will be required to translate into the actual movement of the gimbal.Max Speed: Allows the remote-controlled rotational speed to be adjusted.Smoothing: Allows you to control the sensitivity of the gimbal. The lower the smoothing value, the more sensitive the movement of the gimbal.Endpoint: Limits the rotational range of the gimbal by setting the endpoints. The pan axis has a slip-ring, enabling Ronin-S to rotate continuously when the endpoints are set to 180°. On the tilt axis, you can set up the endpoints according to your requirements. Some longer lenses may hit the gimbal frame. Set the endpoint angle to prevent such cases.

Status

SettingsMotor Pause: Tap to enable motor pause and the motor will power off. Disable Selfie Mode: Tap to disable Selfie mode to prevent accidentally entering selfie mode and interrupting recording. System Calibration: Use only if you notice drift on any of the axes. Tap and then select Calibrate System. Make sure the calibration is complete before picking up Ronin-S.Advanced Calibration: use Advanced Calibration when the roll axis is drifting. Restore Gimbal Setup: Tap to restore the motor parameters of the gimbal, Follow mode, and control settings to default.

ChecklistWhen the gimbal status is abnormal, the status information is displayed here.

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Button Functions

Power Button1. Press and hold to power on the gimbal. 2. Press once/twice to pause the gimbal’s motors, and press once/twice again to unpause.

M Button1. Press once to switch the user profiles. 2. Press and hold to enter Sport mode. 3. Press twice to enter/exit Portrait mode. 4. Press three times to enter/exit 3D Roll 360. 5. Press six times to restore the default Bluetooth password. The profile light glows to

indicate the password has been restored successfully.

Trigger1. Press and hold to enter Lock mode. 2. Press twice to re-center the gimbal. 3. Press three times to turn the gimbal 180° so that the camera faces you.4. Press four times and hold to begin Joystick Calibration. Joystick calibration is only required if the gimbal drifts (if the gimbal moves by itself

without input from the joystick). During calibration, push and pull the joystick several times as far as it will go in all directions. Press four times and hold the trigger again to complete calibration.

The calibration has failed if the LEDs blink red. If they do try to go through the calibration process again.

5. Press and hold Ronin-S’ M button and trigger simultaneously for four seconds to start Auto Tune. The default Auto Tune grade is Medium.

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JoystickThe joystick is already set to default: push the joystick up or down to control the movement of the tilt axis, and push it left or right to control the movement of the pan axis. Go to the Control page to adjust the parameters for the pan, tilt and roll axes.

Camera Control Button1. Press halfway to auto focus, as you would for the shutter button on most DSLR

cameras. 2. Press once to start/stop recording. 3. Press and hold to take a photo.

Focus WheelThe Focus Wheel is used for controlling camera focus. When a compatible camera system connects to the Ronin-S, you can pull focus via the included cable.

Button Functions

1. Focus Wheel Rotate to control camera focus.

2. CAN/S-Bus Switch Switch to the corresponding connected receiver. CAN: switch to the CAN position when connected to the DJI Pro Wireless Receiver. S-Bus: switch to the S-Bus position when connected to a third-party remote-control

system (e.g. Futaba).

3. Multifunction Button One click: a-b-point calibration (when connected to an external focus motor). Double click: a double-click will perform a travel calibration when connected to an

external focus motor. Click and hold on: flips the control direction.

4. Status Indicator Shows the focus wheel’s current working status. Single red blinking: disconnected. Double red blinking: the module requires a firmware update.

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Solid yellow: external focus motor detected without travel calibration. Single yellow blinking: external focus motor is being travel calibrated.

Solid green: connected to a camera with electronically controlled focus supported,or connected to an external focus motor with travel calibration complete.

Single green blinking: external focus motor’s a-point end is set. Double green blinking: external focus motor’s a-b-point ends are set.

5. CANPort(5V) Used to connect a wireless receiver.

6. 8-pin Contact Used for power supply and transmitting control command data.

InstallationThere are two 8-pin ports located on each side of the gimbal. The focus wheel is mounted on one side by default, but can also be mounted to the other side. To mount the focus wheel to the other side, remove the protector from the port first.

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Please note that other Ronin-S accessories can be mounted to the 8-pin port. Use the protector when the port is not in use.


Roll360 is available when using the Ronin-S in Flashlight mode. Thanks to the slip-ring on the Pan axis, the Ronin-S is capable of performing a continuous roll rotation.

To set up the Ronin-S for Roll 360, first you need to connect to Ronin-S with the Ronin App. Next go to the Channels setting page (under Configuration > Control Settings > Channels) and re-map CH3 to the Roll axis (originally mapped as Pan axis) and also set the CH1 as N/A to avoid any input on the Tilt axis. Then hold the Ronin-S in the Flashlight mode and double tap the front trigger to re-center the gimbal orientation. Simply push the joystick left or right to get the gimbal rolling continuously.

Operation ModesThere are three operation modes for the Ronin-S: Upright mode, Underslung mode and Flashlight mode.


Updating FirmwareDownload the DJI Pro Assistant for Ronin and update the firmware if there is new firmware released for Ronin-S. Follow the steps below to update the firmware:

1. Connect the Ronin-S to your computer via the USB-C Cable.2. Click “Upgrade” and wait for the download to finish.3. Click “Upgrade” again and then click “Confirm”.4. Power the Ronin-S off and then on after the update is complete.

Ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Do not disconnect the USB cable during the update. If the firmware update fails, restart the Ronin-S and retry.

MaintenanceThe Ronin-S is a precise machine, and its power/data ports are not waterproof. Be sure to protect them from dust and water during use. After use, it is recommended to wipe the Ronin-S down with a soft dry cloth. Never spray any cleaning liquids onto the Ronin-S.


Specifications

General

Built-In Functions Operation Modes Upright Mode, Underslung Mode, Flashlight Mode Mounting Modes Handheld, Car Mount Mode Built-in, independent IMU modules Advanced 32-Bit ARM Processor DJI Specialized Gimbal Drive Motors with Encoders Bluetooth Module S-Bus Receiver Supported DJI Pro Wireless Receiver Supported Extended GPS Supported USB-C Port 360° continuous rotation through Slip Ring Three profile settings, including SmoothTrack and joystick parameters

Virtual Joystick operation supported Timelapse, Track, and Panorama supported Roll 360 rotation supported Sport mode supported Control Sony, Canon, Nikon, and other DSLR and mirrorless cameras through the dedicated DJI camera control cable

DJI Focus, Command Unit supported

Peripheral

Camera Tray Dimensions Maximum depth from the center of gravity on the camerabase plate: 98 mmMaximum height measured from top of the camera base plate: 150 mmMaximum width: 205 mm

Accessory Ports Mechanical: 1/4”-20, 3/8”-16 Mounting Hole, M4 Mounting HoleElectrical: 12V/2A Power Accessory Port, Camera Control Port, 8-pin Port

Input Power Model: RB1-2400mAh-14.4VType: 18650 LiPoCapacity: 2400 mAhEnergy: 34.56 Wh

User Interface Bluetooth 4.0; USB-C

DJI Pro Assistant for Ronin Requirements

Windows 7 or above; Mac OS X 10.11 or above

Ronin App Requirements iOS 9.0 or above; Android 4.4 or above

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Mechanical & Electrical Characteristics

Working Current Static current: ≈0.16 A

Bluetooth Operating Frequency

2.4 to 2.48 GHz

Bluetooth Transmitter Power 0 dBm

Operating Temperature -4° to 113° F (-20℃ to 45℃)

WeightApprox. 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) (gimbal only)Approx. 4.1 lb (1.86 kg) (gimbal and grip included)

Dimensions Approx. 202×185×486 mm

Working PerformanceLoad Weight(Reference Value)

7.9 lb (3.6 kg) (handheld)

Angular Vibration Range ±0.02°

Maximum ControlledRotation Speed

Pan axis: 360°/sTilt axis: 360°/sRoll axis: 360°/s

Mechanical EndpointRange

Pan axis: 360 ° continuous rotationTilt axis: +185° to -95°Roll axis: 360 ° continuous rotation

Controlled RotationRange

Pan axis: 360 ° continuous rotationTilt axis: +180° to -90° (Upright Mode), +90° to -135° (Underslung and Flashlight Mode)Roll axis: ±30°, 360° continuous rotation (Roll 360 Mode)

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